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VI. WRITING
Writing about the benefits of blended learning
1. Work in pairs. Discuss and tick (✔) the benefits of blended learning.
1. It helps students have more control over their own learning. ⬜
2. It is easier to get access to lesson materials. ⬜
3. It may not prepare students well for tests. ⬜
4. Students can develop better communication and teamwork skills. ⬜
5. It is not suitable for students who have no Internet connection or computers. ⬜
2. Work in groups. Use the benefits in 1 and your own ideas to complete the following outline.
| Topic sentence | Blended learning is a way of studying a subject, which combines learning over the Internet and face-to-face learning, and brings several benefits to us. |
| First benefit | First, blended learning helps us have more control over our own learning. |
| Explanation 1 | Learning materials are available at all times online. | |
| Explanation 2 | Students who are absent from school won't miss lessons. |
| Second benefit | Second, |
| Explanation 1 | ||
| Explanation 2 | We have more time for pairwork and group work. |
| Concluding sentence |
3. Use the outline in 2 and expressions below to write a paragraph (120 - 150 words) about the benefits of blended learning.
Useful expressions
First, blended learning helps students / us (do sth)
Second, they / we will be able to (do sth)
This enables / allows us / students to (do sth)
First, ______________________________________________________
Second, __________________________________________________
Finally, ____________________________________________________
